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PEOPLE DAILY, Sunday, November 30, 2014 cIrcLE OFLIFE With shiRleY GenGA Dr AGNES ZANI MUM LAID TO rEST Dr Zani lost her mother, Tereza Kadzo Zani, on Harrison Muya, director of Nanny Cameras, Kenya. Friday, the 21 November at Aga Khan Hospital. “We took her to the hospital after she complained of chest congestion. Next thing, she was rushed to the ICU (Intensive care unit) and the following day she was gone. She was 72 and lived a full life. She was passionate about education and even as a teacher, she left for the UK to pursue her degree when we were all grown up. She, like my late dad, was also an author. Together they authored Msingi wa Kiswahili. Although we are grieving, my two siblings and I decided we would be celebrating a life well lived,” says Dr Zani. The late Teresa was laid to rest yesterday at Golini Kwale. Edward Gwara, psychologist. varieties and one can get them for as low as Sh3,900 to Sh6,500 with differences ranging from angles of viewing to number of hours of viewing. Muya says the cameras can also be used for other reasons than just child care, like when your home is being cleaned by a temporary house-help and for security reasons. Psychologist, Eric Gwara cautions employers to reflect on the selection criterion of their domestic staff, arguing such acts could be linked to psychological problems. Other causes could be that the baby-sitter may have been abused as a child, which pain they further inflict on the child. Some may also punish the child for the sins of their parents. When hiring potential nannies, one should request home phones and know where the nanny lives, seek work and character references from past employers and confirm if the references are genuine. Gwara further advises to be wary of red flags during an interview that may indicate problems, such as refusing to give home phone number, or not providing numbers for work references. Even after employing the baby sitter, he suggests continuous monitoring of the baby by doing regular counting of how many diapers there are and how many bottles of formula there are before you leave and when you get home. He also recommends undressing the baby and checking him/her out. “Examine their bodies for bruises, scratches, bites or other injuries. Be aware if your child is unusually clingy or has fear of caretakers and most important of all, always trust your instincts, which is even better than a camera,” he advises. About nanny cams, Gwara says, “You may want to think about how this may affect your relationship with your nanny. Trust is important and needs to be nurtured, explain to them such that they understand that you are not suspicious of them but rather of the child and their safety while at home alone.” DJ SOXXY IS A HANDS-ON DADDY Dj Soxxy( Jackson Kamau) and his wife, Ann Wanjiku welcomed their first child, Eliana Wairimu, a couple of months ago. The new father is enjoying changing diapers, waking up at odd hours and being a hands-on daddy in his daughter’s life. “Even before she came, I had made a conscious decision that when I had a child of my own, I would be that hands-on dad. We had wanted a child after their first year of marriage but that did not happen. I now realise that children do not come when you decide you want one, they come in God’s timing,” he says. FamilyFabric With Joseph hellon Education begins in the womb cess of learning. They are ever curious about sound, temperatures, moods, movement and anything worth playing with. My mum told me a story about how she was in the church choir when I was in her womb. The most amazing thing is that I had a nostalgic liking for a specific hymn after I was old enough to sing. Any time this song would be sang, I would feel tears welling up in my eyes and I would imagine this safe and warm world of comfort and peace. She later told me that in the choir, that was the theme song. I thought I had heard it before and now my mum was telling me that I heard it while in her womb. This proves that what happens in the outside world affects the baby in the womb either positively or negatively. P Those who think that education begins in kindergartens have got it wrong for a long time; education begins in the womb and carries on for the rest of the life of a baby. Foetuses learn to suckle by sucking their fingers in the womb. When born, they never seem to edagogy is the art and science of learning. Right from the mother’s womb, babies begin the pro- have difficulties suckling. Since babies develop in amniotic fluid, swimming is their second nature. It’s been proved that newborn babies cannot drown when placed in a swimming pool. Tactile development in babies is based on play. Most parents buy their children all manner of toys but fail to let them use real life apparatus. Right from birth, babies should be exposed to activities that help with walking and grasping of things. As they grow older, they should be exposed to holding of cups, plastic cutlery and normal day-to-day implements that are common in a home. I have experienced an awesome phenomenon; I started letting my son handle my phone from birth. Of course he’d try eating it and drooling all over it. The most amazing thing is that he has never dropped it. When he was a little older, we started training him on how to feed himself and how to hold a cup of water. At two years, he never spills any liquid and he can walk up and down the stairs with his tea without a single drop spilling out. —The writer is a saxophonist and a relationship coach I love my daughter to bits busy but must find time for their almost four-year-old daughter, Reeney Mosero. How long have you been a jour- T nalist? For at least 10 years. What do you like most about being a dad? The joy of being called ‘daddy’ is wonderful and fulfilling. I love the fact that she has figured out my number on her mum’s phone and dials my number and there are no words to describe it. How much father-daughter time do you have? It’s a great challenge with work expectations to create quality time for Reeney. I still feel I don’t give enough time to her as I’m awake as early as 5am to beat the horrendous Jogoo Road traffic and return home after 9pm. What does she enjoy most? She loves musical instruments, drawing and colouring, which we do together. She’s a cheerful girl and when you don’t attend to her, she throws tantrums, which I find hilarious. such as T calls Thomas as well as Lazy T What keeps her entertained? Pictures fascinate her and cartoons om and Jerry, which she own. How do you plan to mentor her as she grows? Our Kisii culture tends to be restrictive in certain things such as dress. I he world of journalism for both Lynette and George Kebaso is as rewarding as their six-year-old marriage. Daddy is quite Parenting101 With Anne MBOtelA @anne_mbotela 19 want my daughter to be conscious of her outfits and follow through with our Adventist faith. How do you ensure appropriateness in touch as a dad? My upbringing teaches us to have natural distance that develops as girls are growing. Even with my sisters, I know what to do and what not to do. Would you talk to her about sex? Modernity and changes in society call on dads to speak to their children. I am perhaps from the school of thought that on intimate matters with growing girls, mum or a close aunt may be called upon to intervene. What’s your take on men who strip girls, perhaps their daughter’s age? I do not support that. You don’t help these girls by stripping them; if anything, it’s traumatic. Instead, a conversation should be struck on her provocation as men are visual in nature. Do you think that’s the real issue? I think that when people cannot ful- fill emotional needs, they vent anger on other persons who have nothing to do with them. This is criminal and I’m glad the government is doing something about it to curb radicalisation. What are your aspirations for Reeney? She is free to follow her desires, and as long as she differentiates between good and bad and is Godfearing, she has our blessing. What makes Reeney stand out? She gets remorseful when she has wronged us but will later return laughing. She’s a joyful girl and a blessing. Do you know the gender of the baby you are expecting? No, we prefer to wait for March next year. Reeney who loves babies, continues to call our unborn child, T oto.